"The new land use charge rates are designed to blend with the reality of the economy today.
And they are guarded by the principle of progressive taxation.
The more you make, the more you pay.
They are also guided by the principle of protecting the vulnerable. That is why reliefs are granted to pensioners, owner-occupiers, retirees, religious or charity organisations and traditional palaces.
It is the most transparent taxation law because it provides for self-assessment and empowers to approach the tribunals if you think you were assessed more than you must pay.
These provisions should guide those trying to start a campaign against compliance with the legitimate and legal demand to contribute to development.
It is legitimate because the law was passed by the elected representatives of the citizens of Lagos sitting in the House of Assembly mandated to make laws for the good governance of state. It is legal because it has been signed into law as an instrument of authority."
■ Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kehinde Bamigbetan.
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